Frost dates for 73844Gate, OK
The average last spring frost in Gate is April 13 and the average first fall frost is October 28, giving a typical growing season of about 196 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 13
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 28
- Growing season
- 196 days
Safer after Apr 27 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 14 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 3 days
Frost risk by date
NOAA reports frost dates as probabilities. The middle date is the average (a 50% chance). For spring, the 10% date is a safer planting date: frost after it happens in about 1 year in 10. Light frost (36°F) can damage tender plants; a hard freeze (28°F) kills most annuals.
| Temperature | Last spring: 90% / 50% / 10% chance | First fall: 10% / 50% / 90% chance | Growing season (50%) | Years with at least one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Apr 10 · Apr 23 · May 6 | Oct 3 · Oct 19 · Oct 31 | 177 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 30 · Apr 13 · Apr 27 | Oct 14 · Oct 28 · Nov 9 | 196 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 15 · Apr 3 · Apr 19 | Oct 21 · Nov 5 · Nov 18 | 215 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Gate
Planting windows from the University of Maryland Extension calendar, shifted to your average frost dates. Use them as a starting point and adjust for seed packet instructions and local conditions.
| Crop | Task | Window |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors | Mar 13 – May 19 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 29 – Jul 8 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 13 – Apr 13 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 13 – Jun 13 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 30 – Apr 28 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 13 – Jun 13 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 13 – Jul 18 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – Jun 13 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 13 – Jun 13 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – Aug 10 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – Jul 8 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 13 – Jun 13 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 6 – May 29 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – Apr 28 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – May 13 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Feb 26 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – Apr 28 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Mar 29 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – Apr 28 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Jul 8 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Aug 8 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Mar 13 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – Apr 13 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 18 – Jul 18 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Aug 18 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – May 29 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Sep 3 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 19 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 4 – Sep 8 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – May 3 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Sep 18 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – Apr 19 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Aug 18 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 13 – May 29 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 18 – Aug 3 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 18 – Nov 18 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 73844 is matched to the NOAA station Gate, OK, 3.2 km away, at 2,250 ft elevation (17 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gate, OK (used) | 2,250 ft | Apr 13 | Oct 28 |
| Buffalo 1Sw Mesonet, OK | 1,834 ft | Apr 13 | Oct 25 |
| Buffalo 2 Ssw, OK | 1,931 ft | Apr 17 | Oct 23 |
| Beaver, OK | 2,465 ft | Apr 21 | Oct 21 |
Frost dates near Gate
- Rosston, OK 73855 · last Apr 13, first Oct 28
- Englewood, KS 67840 · last Apr 21, first Oct 17
- Laverne, OK 73848 · last Apr 13, first Oct 28
- May, OK 73851 · last Apr 21, first Oct 19
- Beaver, OK 73932 · last Apr 21, first Oct 21
- Forgan, OK 73938 · last Apr 21, first Oct 21
- Ashland, KS 67831 · last Apr 21, first Oct 17
- Buffalo, OK 73834 · last Apr 13, first Oct 25
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Gate, OK?
- For ZIP code 73844, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 13, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Gate, OK weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 27.
- When is the first frost in Gate, OK?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 28. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 14, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 73844?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 196 days long.
- Are these frost dates a forecast?
- No. They are 30-year averages and probabilities from NOAA weather station records. Use them to plan, then watch your local forecast before planting tender crops or leaving them uncovered.